I got meso needling 4 days ago (1.5mm needle), and was wondering how long the down time would be. I was told by the nurse to keep the area moisturised ( with a product called IPlase) so that the dead skin would not peel off too early, but by day 3 the skin was flaking off but revealed pink sensitive skin. It's starting to scale over again and turn brown. Very worried that I might pigment. Areas of concern are my cheeks to my nose, under my eyes there is slight bruising and bruising on bridge)
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
IMHO, the least invasive you are at this point in the healing phase the better. Ask the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Face Lift if you could try topical scar ointments like scar fade or lose dose topical steroid cream?
Many of us like growth factor creams like Neocutis Biocream or TNS serum. It is the perfect time to use growth factors when there is a wound from laser. Others like to use simple emollients with petrolatum or lubricants. Others like Biafine or Aquaphor. I would go with the recommendation of the...
Microneedling is a very popular treatment and very effective to help improve the texture of the skin due to conditions like acne scarring for example. As with any treatment, it is entirely operator dependent. When not preformed properly, improper microneedling techniques can scratch the skin...